03/24/2026
We are so proud of our dietary staff, Mason, for this amazing achievement! Not only that, but he is smart, hard working, and extremely kind here at White Oaks. π
Van Buren Tech is proud to recognize both an instructor and student from our Engineering Design & Architectural Design program for outstanding achievements with SOLIDWORKS.
Mason Weenink, a senior from Mattawan Consolidated School and a second-year student in the Engineering Design program, has been named a SOLIDWORKS Champion, placing him among just over 400 users out of more than 8 million worldwide.
He earned this recognition by passing the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exam with high scores, being active in a SOLIDWORKS User Group, and being invited to apply before completing a competitive application process. As a Champion, he will gain access to advanced tools, test new features, and receive free admission to the annual global conference.
Instructor Josh Bridges has also been selected to serve on the SOLIDWORKS Champions Advisory Board, a group of about a dozen leaders who help guide the direction and goals of the global Champions program. He was nominated and chosen unanimously and will meet monthly with the board while also bringing new connections and opportunities back to his students.
Achievements like these highlight the program's strength, where students are building real-world skills and earning industry credentials that open doors to both college and careers after high school.